With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Kenneth James Garthus (Thief River Falls, Minnesota), who passed away on December 25, 2021 at the age of 80. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth James Garthus to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Ben Garthus and Helen Garthus (Monson); his wife Janet Hestekind; his granddaughter Cassandra Flatland; his siblings, Jay, Joe and Dorothy; his parents-in-law, George and Eva Hestekind; and his brothers-in-law, Jerry and Arly.

He is survived by : his children, James Garthus (Karin) of Holt, MN, Barbara Garthus (Harlan Olson) of Middle River, MN, Wayne Garthus (Annie) of Holt, MN and Dean Garthus of Holt, MN; his grandchildren, Jaylene Larson (Danny), Jena Rivera (Austin), Boe Garthus (Taylor), Seth Garthus, Cole, Jalen, Junior, Summer, Wilder Garthus and Kia Garthus; his great grandchildren, Gage, Alivia Larson, Jackson Garthus and Clint Rivera; and his sister-in-law Carol Garthus of Holt, MN. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Services Inc